A visit from the police
When can practices disclose patient information to the police?
An abandoned car - medical case study
Case study on the disclosure of patient information to police.
Employment law - Online or off limits?
A clear internet policy is a must in any practice
Q&A - Jill Taylor
Q&A with Jill Taylor, President, Association of Dental Administrators and Managers
Practice profile - Top to bottom
Jim Killgore visits a Glasgow practice where deprivation and ill health are all too closely linked.
Joint agreement to tackle violence against NHS staff
A joint agreement between police, prosecutors and the NHS in England will promote the strongest possible action in dealing with violence and abuse against healthcare staff.
Consultation on core GMC guidance now underway
A major consultation on core standards for doctors set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice is now underway.
GP receptionists help safeguard patients in repeat prescribing
An over-reliance on electronic health records can pose a risk in repeat prescribing but reception staff making "practical judgments" help to mitigate that risk, according to a study published in the BMJ.
Indemnity for practice staff
A recent letter from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) regarding indemnity for some of its members has been causing concern among practice managers and staff.
Changes are child's play for dentists
Dentists in Scotland risk being penalised for making inappropriate claims if they fail to comply with recent changes to the children‟s dental health programme, Childsmile.